*rolling on the floor laughing*
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ickaimpOkay, first off, I'm anemic. Most common type, lack of iron in the blood. Found out about 2 years ago after we got head-butted by a truck and failed yet again to learn how to fly. (how to fly: throw yourself at the ground and miss)
Figured 'okay, whatever, no big deal, just means I can't give blood. No biggie.' My own fault anyway, I'm not a big meat eater. Isn't a big factor in my life, so forgot about it.
Then a few weeks ago we got some unexplained bruises. Large bruises. As in as long as my hand and about half as wide in several different places that we normally don't bruise. Didn't worry about it, I'm a klutz anyway. *shrugs* (don't worry about a lot of stuff, as you can see... *laughs* )
Last Friday, finally remembered that we're anemic when the bruises had only turned bright pretty colours (chartreuse and neon blue!) after a week and noticed that the we were really really drained. So started takeing vitamins.
Well, the bruises have faded from bright pretty colours to dull colours, but still really drained. (is not -tired-, there's a difference)
So did some research today on-line, to find out exactly what anemia is, and if that explained the bruises.
Well, it doesn't, but it explains several other things.
Such as fatigue (the drained feeling), irritability (see last night's post), weakness, decreased appetite, shortness of breath, headaches and depression, (-which I've actually noted in the journal and attributed to stress.) Pica, or unusual food cravings is another common sign. People who go after ice cubes after finishing their drink to suck on tend to be iron deficient, by the way. I was going after suck-on candy. Trying not to chew on my sharpie marker too much, those taste really bad when they explode and ball point pens snap too easily to be able to knaw on them. (yes, you -know- which pens are mine *laughs*)
Physical signs were harder to tell. Brittle nails and a pale/yellow skin tone are common, but seeing as I have really short nails and am normally pale with a gold skin tone, that's rather hard to notice... ^^;;
How ever, was really surprised to look in the mirror and find another sign, a pale blue tinge to the whites of my eyes. Scared a friend of mine with that today, was fun. ^_^
Lack of iron in the body means lack of red blood cells. Red blood cells are what move oxygen around in the body. No red blood cells, no oxygen. This also explains the lack of creativity on our part lately. We're brain fried! Literally! *Laughs!* (well, if your face turns blue when you can't breathe, makes sense that parts of your brain would too...)
Anyway, the funny part is that in researching anemia, stumbled upon some -causes- of it, and think we have figured out why we're anemic, is not my diet like I had thought, is a symptom of something else.
*falls over laughing* Something that could be considered an... inside joke. *rolls!* Hee hee hee hee hee My body hates iron! Hahahahaha!!! *curls up in a little ball snickering*
Best treatment for anemia is to take iron supplement, which we have been doing. Just need to remember to continue to do so. *chuckles*
Usually try not to post anything personal like this, but just found the whole thing highly amusing. And, well, if anyone else is anemic, *points up* There are some of the usual signs and how to take care of it.
Kinda relived too. When we stop laughing, that is. heeheeheeheehee
Figured 'okay, whatever, no big deal, just means I can't give blood. No biggie.' My own fault anyway, I'm not a big meat eater. Isn't a big factor in my life, so forgot about it.
Then a few weeks ago we got some unexplained bruises. Large bruises. As in as long as my hand and about half as wide in several different places that we normally don't bruise. Didn't worry about it, I'm a klutz anyway. *shrugs* (don't worry about a lot of stuff, as you can see... *laughs* )
Last Friday, finally remembered that we're anemic when the bruises had only turned bright pretty colours (chartreuse and neon blue!) after a week and noticed that the we were really really drained. So started takeing vitamins.
Well, the bruises have faded from bright pretty colours to dull colours, but still really drained. (is not -tired-, there's a difference)
So did some research today on-line, to find out exactly what anemia is, and if that explained the bruises.
Well, it doesn't, but it explains several other things.
Such as fatigue (the drained feeling), irritability (see last night's post), weakness, decreased appetite, shortness of breath, headaches and depression, (-which I've actually noted in the journal and attributed to stress.) Pica, or unusual food cravings is another common sign. People who go after ice cubes after finishing their drink to suck on tend to be iron deficient, by the way. I was going after suck-on candy. Trying not to chew on my sharpie marker too much, those taste really bad when they explode and ball point pens snap too easily to be able to knaw on them. (yes, you -know- which pens are mine *laughs*)
Physical signs were harder to tell. Brittle nails and a pale/yellow skin tone are common, but seeing as I have really short nails and am normally pale with a gold skin tone, that's rather hard to notice... ^^;;
How ever, was really surprised to look in the mirror and find another sign, a pale blue tinge to the whites of my eyes. Scared a friend of mine with that today, was fun. ^_^
Lack of iron in the body means lack of red blood cells. Red blood cells are what move oxygen around in the body. No red blood cells, no oxygen. This also explains the lack of creativity on our part lately. We're brain fried! Literally! *Laughs!* (well, if your face turns blue when you can't breathe, makes sense that parts of your brain would too...)
Anyway, the funny part is that in researching anemia, stumbled upon some -causes- of it, and think we have figured out why we're anemic, is not my diet like I had thought, is a symptom of something else.
*falls over laughing* Something that could be considered an... inside joke. *rolls!* Hee hee hee hee hee My body hates iron! Hahahahaha!!! *curls up in a little ball snickering*
Best treatment for anemia is to take iron supplement, which we have been doing. Just need to remember to continue to do so. *chuckles*
Usually try not to post anything personal like this, but just found the whole thing highly amusing. And, well, if anyone else is anemic, *points up* There are some of the usual signs and how to take care of it.
Kinda relived too. When we stop laughing, that is. heeheeheeheehee
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Date: 2003-06-11 07:45 pm (UTC)Don't mind me, I'm tired.
Doofus.......
Date: 2003-06-11 09:16 pm (UTC)Dooooooofus......... Glad you went to a doctor, though-- about time, Icka! **makes horrible grimace** Just remember that if you get sick, you'll have to go to the doctor MORE, which is a serious bummer. So take the supplements and eat lots of rare steak and spinach. You can tell people you're in training for the 1996 World Olympics and watch them look puzzled, or blonde, or both.
Get better, you! **waves Windfall temptingly** Got something to show; been writing lots.......
Re: Doofus.......
Date: 2003-06-12 12:03 pm (UTC)Actually, would not mind doing the drinking blood thing, tastes very good. ^___^
But as something else other than a mesquito-vampyre. Hmm... maybe a chi vampyre? Free energy cheap? *snickers*
Yes, I am a doofus. ^^;; Haven't gone to the doctor -yet-, just did research. Will be calling today to scheduale a physcial. (i loathe going to the doctors, but you are right.)
Do like the idea of telling people we're training for the 1996 Olympics. *laughs*
Um... can I trade you sketches for fics? Have ideas for fics, but having trouble translating mental pics to fics currently. Have some doodles for PYP pt1 floating around. And I have that one for you for WF.
Speaking of WF, odd thoughts... Wasn't Rin the one who figured out that Kaito said 'men in black' and not Conan?
Kaito teaches Ayumi self-defense, just in case of MiB attack: Scream 'pervert' really really loudly and run. Works equally well if they're going after Conan.*snickers*
And completely random, a Suzuki Motors Company motto:
SUZUKI: The Ride You've Been Waiting For.
Hellooooo, Makoto. #^^#
-ICKA! the IMP
Re: Doofus.......
Date: 2003-06-12 12:40 pm (UTC)Glad you're going to the doctor. Yeah, I hate 'em too, but they're useful. Just keep in mind that they used to be called "leeches" and you'll be fine.....
Fics for pics?!? YEAH!!! **dances around Internet like a crazywoman** Do you even have to ASK?? Hell, I keep having to make myself NOT write stuff to your pics!
Speaking of which-- the 'self-defense' thingie: can I use that? Please?? I *really* like that one. "Fire" is another good thing to yell, but I like "Pervert" or "Flasher" even better. Can you just see Gin's face? **falls over laughing hysterically** Although it'd probably be Vodka, in this case. Gods, that's funny! Will gladly give you credit!
Blood-drinking, by the way, will cause you very severe cramps; human bodies are not designed to process raw blood in any quantity, except in very rare cases. Why do I know this? No, I do *not* chow down on random passers-by (or on willing victims, for that matter); I get nosebleeds from high blood pressure when I stress out, and if they happen while I'm asleep it goes straight down my throat. Eeeew. So I wake up with blood on my face and pillow and with a horrific stomach-ache that lasts roughly a day or so and makes everything taste disgusting. Major eeeeew. I like being a carnivore, but I'd hate to be a strict hemoglobivore. Boring diet. Steak, now.... mmmmm! With mushrooms!!
Seeya later on! Bye!
eep!
Date: 2003-06-12 07:05 pm (UTC)*heh* Not that the nasty things are LIKELY, but I'm paranoid sometimes. (*My* health? Pfffft... whatever. The health of people I like? I can be a real worrywart. Sorry!) So anyway, when the doctor tells you it's no biggie, slap me around the head a few times and tell me I'm an idiot, would you? ^_^; Thanks.
Re: eep!
Date: 2003-06-13 12:27 pm (UTC)have the appt. already schedualed, next friday afternoon. Will let you know how it goes! *dreads*
-ICKA! the IMP
Re: eep!
Date: 2003-06-20 03:15 pm (UTC)